AnneDeB

Hello My name is Anne. I live in Australia. I am researching my Great Grandparents and families.                                                               My great Gandfather's name is Patrick Murphy. He was born about 1849. His father was William Murphy and his mother was Mary Jordan/Jeurden. Family chat believes that he was born in Ballyvaughan County Clare, or Poulacapple County Tipperary, Ireland. On his death certificate it states he was born in County Clare and had been in Victoria Australia for 53 years. Which means that he came to Victoria Australia about 1868. We do not know if he came as a freeman or a convict or a bonded worker.  Patrick married Mary Burns/ Byrnes in Echuca Victoria Australia 04 Dec 1882.                                                                                                                                          Mary Burns/Byrns was born in Ballyvaughan Co Clare 01 or 03 June 1861. Her parents were Thomas Burns/ Byrns and Margaret Howard. They migrated to Australia 1863, when Mary was two years of age. Her little sister Bridget died on the voyage and was buried at sea. Both girls were baptised at St John's in Ballyvaughan. According to the passenger list Thomas was Catholic, aged 28 years, and an agricultural labourer. Margaret was 24 years of age.

I would appreciate any information regarding my Great Grandparents and their families.  Thanking You and Regards. Anne